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control line ensures that both hoists can be controlled from one location. The hoists are operated from a 6 bar air supply, with 2 main air supply chain systems provided to accommodate both the 22 meter support beam travel lengths plus the 18 meter hoist movements. Air service units comprising filter,
regulator and oiler are hoist mounted, and the equipment has full JDN offshore kit and 4-coat epoxy paint finish, together with full testing and certification for Ex-classification: Ex II 2 GD IIB T4.
Spider Named Key Distribution Partner for Beta Max and Welcomes New Area Director
> Spider, a division of SafeWorks, LLC, announced recently the company has been selected as a key distribution partner in the Americas for Beta Max, Inc. hoists and is named as its exclusive distributor in the Western U.S.
With 25 locations
in the Americas and 65 years experience working at height, Spider has aligned its man-rated hoisting solutions with the material-hoisting capability of Beta Max,
stocking rental equipment as well as sale product. Local Beta Max product service is also available. “We could not find a better distribution
partner for Beta Max’s quality products than Spider,” states Tony Rowell, President Beta Max, Inc. “At Beta Max, we take pride in providing exceptional service and technical support to create safe and reliable hoist systems that will increase productivity and worker safety. Spider’s 65 years of demonstrating safe work at height and real discipline to achieving a better operator or user experience are characteristics of the strategic partner with whom we want to work. The quality of the Spider approach made it an easy decision to name Spider as Beta Max’s exclusive distribution representative in the western US for our portable hoist line.” “We are delighted to be partnering
with such a well-established supplier such as Beta Max to provide material hoisting to our customers,” adds John Sotiroff, Vice President Spider Sales & Distribution. “Spider’s quality rental solution, already
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well-known and respected throughout the swing staging industry, will enhance Beta Max’s ability to reach contractors and facility owners who are looking to tie in material hoists with their man- hoisting needs. With consistent fleet preparation and hoist service across our 25 location network, Spider makes quality local Beta Max product support and rental access available to a wide range of users. Safe, reliable work at height plus innovative, solid material hoisting for sale or rent equal a winning combination for our customers.” In addition to becoming a key
distribution partner for Beta Max, Spider also welcomes James Finn as Area Director of its western region. In this role, Finn will lead branch sales and operations execution for the company’s Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, San Diego, Las Vegas, Dallas, Denver and Vancouver, BC operation centers. “With global operations responsibility
at industrial companies serving marine, oil exploration, infrastructure, construction, facilities management, elevator and building controls end markets, Jim brings a broad perspective to our sales and operations functions in putting our customers to work at height safely,” comments John Sotiroff, Vice President Spider Sales and Distribution. “Jim is highly committed to service optimization and sustained customer experience improvement. As such, I am confident that our teams and customers will greatly benefit from Jim’s background and dedication to excellence.”
Local 597 Chicago Pipefitters Union Partners with LGH
> The Local 597 Pipefitters Union training facility in Chicago and Lifting Gear Hire Corp. (LGH) have formed a new partnership. The partnership outlines an annual rental contract pilot program which secures rigging for the Local 597 Pipefitter Union’s advanced industrial rigging classes until the end of 2012. In addition, LGH has the privilege of having their logo permanently affixed to the wall at the Local 597 Pipefitters Union training facility. The logo defines the partnership between LGH, the UA and the Local 597 Pipefitters Union while increasing daily exposure to approximately 7,000 pipefitters that train at the center. LGH is excited to work with the Local 597 Pipefitters Union in Chicago. Two of
the instructors at the Local 597 Pipefitters Union training facility had nothing but good things to say about LGH regarding their equipment, support staff and overall business model. When asked why they chose LGH as their preferred vendor, they responded, “You guys are the professionals and we rely on your expertise. We want to lead by example, so it’s our goal to teach our apprentices safe rigging practices. After all, they are the future of our trade.” Founded in 1990, Lifting Gear Hire Corporation (LGH) is the United States’ largest single organization devoted exclusively to the provision of lifting and moving equipment for rent and sale. LGH provides hoisting, pulling, jacking, rigging, material handling and safety equipment available for immediate and safe use. LGH – Puts Safety First.
www.lgh-usa.com
Houston Wire & Cable Company Named One of Forbes Most Trustworthy Companies of 2012
> Houston Wire & Cable Company (HWC), a leading provider of electrical and mechanical wire and cable, has been honored with Forbes’ prestigious Most Trustworthy Company Award for 2012. More than 8,000 companies traded on U.S. exchanges are reviewed by their accounting and governance score, or AGR, provided to Forbes by GovernanceMetrics International (GMI). GMI’s in depth analysis looks past just the
raw data of income statements and balance sheets and examines company details to include: excessive executive compensation, high levels of management turnover, substantial insider trading relative to corporate peers, and level of short-term executive compensation encouraging focus on short-term results. In
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